ORCHID COMMUNITY SCHOOL
be you - be bold - be proud
(Previously known as Pride Learning Academy)
Looking for a different kind of school?
SO GLAD YOU FOUND OCS!
Located in Springfield, IL, Orchid Community School (OCS) is a unique micro-school (small, hybrid homeschool group) with individualized educational programming for students in grades 4-12 who are seeking a safe school where their true, authentic self is celebrated.
BULLIES
BUSY WORK
DISCRIMINATION
none of this:
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lots of this:
CURIOUSITY-LED LEARNING
INDIVIDUAL GOALS
TIME OUTSIDE
FIELD TRIPS
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL FOCUS
REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
... AND MORE!
Our Parents Say:
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"This school has been truly life-changing for us! [Previous] teachers and staff failed to understand my kids' needs, accommodations were planned but never quite implemented, and eventually the act of even going to school put their nervous systems into fight or flight. We missed so much school due to anxiety that my kids were labeled as truant. [At OCS,] the kids are always eager to go to school now! They're being challenged and doing work that I feel is more meaningful and engaging, while also taking part in activities that nurture their creativity and curiosity. Best of all, they have a teacher they trust and feel safe with, who understands the limitations of their nervous systems. We couldn't be happier as an OCS family!
Parent of 10 and 11 year old students, currently enrolled
Want more info?
If OCS sounds like it may be a great fit for your student and you want to learn more, please reach out and introduce yourself!
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Mx. Leo Wilder will happily answer any questions you may have.